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Vanuatu: CM.517-2016

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Description

Vanuatu Independence Medal, with ring for suspension and ribbon.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2016-11-21) by Simonton, E., Archdeacon.

Dating

Production date: AD 1980

Components of the work

Object composed of cupro-nickel Weight 32.67 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Coat of arms

  • Text: VANUATU INDEPENDENCE 1980
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: La Pouquelaye de Faldouet 

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.517-2016
Primary reference Number: 243078
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Audit data

Created: Monday 17 August 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Vanuatu" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/243078 Accessed: 2024-11-05 23:21:00

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